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Old Oct 16, 2018 | 12:06 PM
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Figured you guys might get a bang outta this.

Harleys vs. Other bikes. People ask why i have a harley, they break, they leak, theyre crap, theyre not hip and cool yada yada. Ill tell you why.

Having a car is transportation, having a bike is a relationship.

Some women you find are great, whole relationship nothing goes wrong, all smiles and cuddles. They cook okay, they shop okay, they bang okay. They answer calls, they text back, they make plans, theyre pretty, they dont smoke, dont drink, dont party, no tattoos. And the vanilla missionary sex is good too. Shes just all around, cookie cutter, apple pie and white picket fence good, reliable and predictable. She'll always be there, you'll never have an issue.

Thats not a harley.

A harley is the chick with a few tattoos, curses, fights with you, has some issues. If you have a scar from a woman, yeah, that was a harley. If you ever f*ck till the sun comes up, and cant walk the next day, yup, harley. If you've ever had all your **** burned in the yard because miranda (your cousin) called your phone, heyyy harley. She's gonna have screaming, throwing **** tantrums with you, youre gonna argue, youre gonna fight, youre gonna have mindd-blowing sex. ****, she might even assault you. Might get a black eye or a dad comin after you. Definitely gonna have some broken bed posts and a few pairs of sheets. Shes gonna do dumb ****...because shes friggin crazy and deep down just needs someone to be there for her no matter what.

The first chick is okay, thats an absolutely fine relationship, many would be 100% happy there, never broken, doesnt need fixing.

Personally tho, i want a little broken, a little rough, needs some care, isnt too predictable. I need the connection, i need to work on it, i need to do this together, and i need some scars and tattoos to remind me what we went through, that's a passion.

Bottom line: if she never tried to kill you...does she even like you? I guess each has to decide for themselves, i dont care either way what you do. I know where im at tho, and thats why.

Its not about the ease, or reliability, or looks
.....its about the bond. P
 

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Old Oct 16, 2018 | 12:08 PM
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Why harley? good question, if you read the forums, they ARENT WORTH SQUAT, AND THE COMPANY IS GOING DOWN THE TUBES, the only good bike they ever made is a chic bike..... SO yeah,, GOOD QUESTION ... no i wasnt yelling, fat fingered the caps button...
 

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Old Oct 16, 2018 | 12:11 PM
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Cause I'm too fat for a Vespa
 
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Old Oct 16, 2018 | 12:49 PM
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Cause I'd look silly riding an indian while wearing my Harley jacket.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2018 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Cowboy Rob
Cause I'm too fat for a Vespa
And happy to be that way too I bet!
 
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Old Oct 16, 2018 | 01:10 PM
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'cause Honda-Davidson sounds dorky.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2018 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Cowboy Rob
Cause I'm too fat for a Vespa
hahahahaha them tuned up vepas are pretty fun tho
 
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Because if I rode a Honda, that whole "nicest people" advertising crap would have to go.
 
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